Cashew Nut Tree Tropical Fruits White flowers open at night

White flowers open at night and wither by morning

The upright leaves are quite distinctive

Perfect for smaller gardens

Harvests early summer through late autumn as fruit gradually ripens

an edible starch

Cashew Nut Tree Tropical Fruits White flowers open at nightVery rare in NZ. The cashew nut tree is native to Central and South America, the nut grows within an outer shell at the end of an edible fruit known as the cashew apple. The shell of the kernal contains a thick caustic oil which can cause severe burns and skin irritation on contact. Caution must be taken when shelling nuts and protective clothing is recommended. The tree is very attractive, it produces beautiful rose coloured scented flowers in